Main funding purpose: Equipment or research to support the Emergency Department 

The story so far

With 15 members, CasKids Auxiliary is small in numbers but big on achievements. The Auxiliary first opened in 1967 as the Nunawading Auxiliary but changed its name in 1995 when it changed its focus to support the Emergency Department. Historically, CasKids has funded the purchase of equipment in many different departments. Their most significant purchase was the Interactive Media Wall located in the waiting room of the Emergency Department.

Over the years, CasKids members have been dedicated to fundraising. Members have doorknocked for the Whitehorse Community Chest, receiving an allocation from the funds raised. They have stood under umbrellas in the rain at outdoor stalls and enjoyed the comfort of stalls inside the RCH. They have held sausage sizzles, lamington drives, fashion parades, line dancing evenings, annual high teas, Dutch auctions, jewellery and bag evenings and sold Tote Bags. Members also spent many years working in the Canteen and Auxiliaries Gift Shop, with their latest venture being an online shop.

Over the years, Auxiliary members have enjoyed Christmas breakups at Cruden Farm, the home of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE. One of CasKids’ longest serving members, Robyn Anderson OAM, was President of Auxiliaries from 2013 until 2016. The Auxiliary boasts three Madge Tate Service Award winners, 11 Living Treasure Award winners and seven Life Governors.

2023/2024 Auxiliary Report

In 2024 CasKids had to rethink how we fundraise and support the RCH, as several members have resigned, leaving only six active members. Despite this, we remain committed and dedicated to the hospital.

Our highlights have been celebrating our 57th anniversary, at which Helen Smale and Jan Bodycoat received their 10 year long-service badge. Another highlight was welcoming Libby Chanter as a new member to our Auxiliary. Lunch meetings at members’ homes, our annual luncheon meeting, and garden walk at Cruden Farm in November, as well as stalls at Blackburn, our pods at the hospital and Market Days in Main Street were also highlights this past year.

Finally, we would like to say a huge congratulations and thank you to Cheryl Yates, a supporter of CasKids, who raised $40,000 over the past two years through online sales. We are grateful for your support.

Office bearers

President and Secretary: Robyn Anderson OAM
Treasurer: Helen Smale

Contact

Robyn Anderson

Email
[email protected]

Phone
0421 059 727